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High Court hears live challenge to Michael Ravilo’s appointment as state comptroller
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First reported by Calcalist · Jun 17, 2026
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What happened
The High Court of Justice heard live petitions to cancel Michael Ravilo’s election as state comptroller. Petitioners say secret-ballot rules were breached and Ravilo has a conflict of interest, while Netanyahu and Likud seek to uphold the vote.
- 01High Court heard seven petitions against Michael Ravilo’s election as state comptroller.
- 02Ravilo won 61 to 57 over retired justice Yosef Elron.
- 03Petitioners say coalition MKs had to record and publish their ballots.
- 04Netanyahu and Likud argue the vote was legal and the petitions are politically motivated.
- 05Elron joined the challenge and called the election unlawful.
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OrganizationsHigh Court of Justice, Movement for Quality Government, Israel Bar Association, Yesh Atid, Blue and White, Likud
PlacesIsrael
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